Useless Inventions
The Almost-Done Progress Bar
A polished brass desk object with one glowing bar that has sat at 97 percent since the day it was made, connected to nothing and finishing nothing.
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Useless Inventions
The Second-Opinion Mirror
A full-length mirror that waits until you have walked away, then offers a short, studiously non-committal opinion on your outfit.
Useless Inventions
The Hush-Pop: Silent Bubble Wrap
Finally, a way to enjoy the tactile satisfaction of popping bubble wrap without any of that pesky, joyful noise.